The Question Stem

On average, you have 1 minute and
25 seconds to complete each question.
The question stem follows the stimulus and poses a question directed at the
stimulus. In some ways the question stem is the most important part of each
problem because it specifies the task you must perform in order to get credit
for the problem.
LSAT question stems cover a wide range of tasks, and will variously ask you
to:
• identify details of the stimulus
• describe the structure of the argument
• strengthen or weaken the argument
• identify inferences, main points, and assumptions
• recognize errors of reasoning
• reconcile conflicts
• find arguments that are identical in structure